Wednesday, 03 January 2024

Dearly beloved, your greatest goal this year should be to become a faithful worshipper—one who worships the Lord genuinely from his or her heart and in conformity with the Scripture. The following are the hallmarks of a faithful worshipper: He or she (1) worships the Lord in spirit and in truth (John 4:24); (2) has a sincere, honest, loyal and fully committed heart (Psalm 119:128 (3) has unshakable faith (Romans 5:9 (4) has a purified heart – 1 John 3:21, Romans 8:1 (5) is consecrated, that is, his or her body is set apart for God – 1 Corinthians 6:12).

Our Fire Scripture for today reveals so much about a faithful worshipper called Prophetess Anna. She was eighty-four years old and had been widowed after just seven years of marriage. The Bible affirms that she never left the temple but worshipped there day and night, serving God with fasting and prayers. She did not allow her old age and being plunged into early widowhood to hinder or deter her from worshipping God wholeheartedly and consistently. Faithful worshippers of God do not look at natural circumstances. They worship Him at all times and in all circumstances. Prophetess Anna’s commitment to a life of true worship of Jehovah did not go in vain. She was given the miracle of open eyes, and she saw that the child being presented in the temple was Christ.

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David is another example of a faithful worshipper. When he heard the news of how God had blessed Obed-Edom’s household because the ark of the Lord’s presence was there, his initial fear was allayed and turned to jubilation. He decided to bring the ark to Jerusalem. The parade from Obed-Edom’s house to the City of David was devoted to the adoration and worship of Jehovah. David stopped after six steps and offered worship with sacrifices and shouts of praise, music, and dancing. This royal worship is worthy of our emulation. King David discarded his royal apparel and wore an ephod to enable him to worship his highly faithful God unhindered. The Bible says that David danced with all his might (2 Samuel 6:14). He and all of God’s people worshipped God on the road. Beloved, I encourage you to make it a habit to immerse yourself in the worship of your faithful God and Maker.

prayers

1. Father, make me a true and faithful worshipper, in the name of Jesus.
2. My Father, give me a pure, sincere, honest, loyal, and fully committed heart to worship You to the end, in the name of Jesus.
3. I dedicate my life to the worship and service of God, in the name of Jesus.

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prayers

4. This year, nothing shall hinder or stop me from worshipping my God, in the name of Jesus.
5. Mountains and negative circumstances assigned to distract me from worshipping God with all my life, die in the name of Jesus.
6. Father, let worshipping You and bringing glory to You be my priorities this year, in the name of Jesus.
7. Father, make me an all-seasons faithful worshipper, in the name of Jesus.